A starting-out wage will help get more young people into jobs, says BusinessNZ.
Economy & Tax
Skills essential for competitiveness
A competitive economy depends on many factors, and the Government’s business growth agenda is systematically addressing the key ones to boost NZ’s competitiveness, says BusinessNZ.
Subdued, uncertain economy
Official and unofficial data show a subdued New Zealand economy in the BusinessNZ Planning Forecast.
Trans-Tasman work valuable but double taxation still a problem
BusinessNZ has welcomed the interim report by the Productivity Commissions of Australia and NZ on strengthening Trans-Tasman economic relations.
Dead even – PSI
The service sector was in a complete holding pattern in August, with a PSI for August at 50.0.
August angst – PMI
NZ’s manufacturing sector fell further in contraction during August, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for August at 47.2.
New Zealand competitiveness rising
This year’s Global Competitiveness Index gives valuable feedback for New Zealand’s quest for competitiveness, says BusinessNZ.
Boost to trans-Tasman economies if double taxation removed
Earnings, investment and saving would be boosted in Australia and NZ if double-taxation of dividends was removed, the Australia NZ Leadership Forum says.
Trans-Tasman economy needs tax fix
A report by leading economic firms shows changes to tax laws in NZ and Australia could benefit the economies of both countries by billions of dollars.
Easing of expansion continues in service sector – PSI
Expansion levels for the service sector dipped for the second consecutive month, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for July at 53.1.
Neither here nor there – PMI
NZ’s manufacturing sector remains largely in a holding pattern, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for July at 49.4.
Service sector continues expansion path – PSI
Despite a dip in expansion levels, the service sector remains on the right side of growth, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 54.3.